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Flash of Genius

Corporations have time, money, and power on their side. All Bob Kearns had was the truth.

2008 · PG-13 · 1h 59m

Directed by Marc Abraham

6.6

TMDB audience score
260 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

In this David vs. Goliath drama based on a true story, college professor Robert Kearns goes up against the giants of the auto industry when they fail to give him credit for inventing intermittent windshield wipers. Kearns doggedly pursues recognition for his invention, as well as the much-deserved financial rewards for the sake of his wife and six kids.

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Cast

  • Greg Kinnear
    Bob Kearns

  • Lauren Graham
    Phyllis Kearns

  • Dermot Mulroney
    Gil Previck

  • Jake Abel
    Dennis

  • Daniel Roebuck
    Frank Sertin

  • Mitch Pileggi
    Macklin Tyler

  • Tim Kelleher
    Charlie Defao

  • Bill Smitrovich
    Judge Franks

  • Conor O'Farrell
    Chris Finley

  • Alan Alda
    Gregory Lawson

  • Tim Eddis
    Maryland Cop #1

  • Warren Belle
    Maryland Cop #2

  • Karl Pruner
    Pete

  • Bill Lake
    Scott

  • Landon Norris
    Young Dennis

  • Shae Norris
    Young Kathy

  • Steven Woodworth
    Young Tim

  • Victoria Learn
    Young Maureen